Swim Instructor - Aquatics (Part-Time)

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of the Swim Lesson Instructor is to provide Members and Guests with a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment. The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for instructing swim lessons for members and guests. This individual is also responsible for supporting and enforcing the rules, regulations, and safety of the pool facility within the lifeguard certification and insure the safety of the members and guests. Secondary duties include pool, deck, outdoor pool and general maintenance, programs and work special events.

Requirements

Must be sixteen years of age.
Some High School or working towards High School Diploma.
Swim Lesson Instructor certification/training from organization determined by the City
Pass rescue skills and first aid proficiency test.

Nice To Haves

Some related work experience with pool operations preferred, but not required.
Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred
Some related work experience with pool operations preferred, but not required.
Some related work experience preferred, but not required.
Non-smoker preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide warm welcomes and fond farewells to all Members/Guests with whom you interact.
Provide safe and effective swim lessons to Members and Guests.
Monitor Members/Guests activities within the aquatic environment to insure a safe aquatic environment at all times.
Diligently scan pool area in order to detect health and safety concerns.
Properly maintain and monitor the pool environment so it meets all required local health codes through proper cleaning and preventative maintenance of aquatic equipment and pool surfaces, this includes: monitoring and maintaining pool chemicals, pool temperature and cleaning the pool.
Maintain any required swim lesson instructor certification by attending continuing education courses to keep skills and knowledge current, pass all certification tests as required.
Administer aquatic services as set forth by the facility, including scheduling and teaching swim lessons, supervising group activities and helping with other aquatic program activities.
Conduct oneself at all times in a manner of professionalism that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of The City of McKinney, this includes, wearing facility approved attire and nametag.
Attend all employee meetings.
Adhere to all written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc. as provided.
Maintain personal physical fitness on an ongoing basis; rescue skills must be maintained at audit quality levels.
Arrive to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
Provide back-up support to other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.